Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Gateshead, NE8 4QL · Gateshead · primary school
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3rd of 62 primary schools in Gateshead we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 3,750 of them, against 8.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the designated place count? What does the daily timetable look like for a child joining mid-year?
What Ofsted said about Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Overview
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is described as a “vibrant, welcoming and multicultural school” where pupils “thrive” and achieve well. The report highlights an “exceptional” culture of kindness and respect, with leaders demonstrating “extremely ambitious” goals for all pupils.
Strengths
- The school delivers a “highly ambitious curriculum” that begins in early years, where children make an “exceptional start” and quickly settle into routines.
- Staff are “experts in teaching reading,” fostering fluency and confidence, while pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from “excellent support” and achieve well.
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exceptional,” characterised by being “kind, respectful and articulate,” with “warm and nurturing” relationships between staff and pupils.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with the school going “beyond the expected” to provide well-chosen experiences, celebrate cultural diversity, and remove barriers to participation.
- Leaders have developed “effective partnerships” with parents and the community, ensuring staff feel well supported and workload is not a concern.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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